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Bosconian Graduates to Empower PNG
-Bro. Bernard Kaiau, SDB Kumgi:Four hundred and forty students graduated on Friday, 30thNovember 2018 at the Don Bosco Simbu Technical College (DBSTC) in Kumgi. In line with the recent APEC Summit, the 21stgraduation ceremony took as its theme: “The Bosconians for Economic Development and Progress.” The gymnasium of DBSTC was packed to capacity by parents, guardians, benefactors, friends, families and loved ones of the graduating students to witness the ceremony. Highlighting this event, the graduating students marched proudly from the statue of Don Bosco to the ceremony hall – Don Bosco Gym, carrying the flag of Papua New Guinea and…
A day of joy: a “great joy” for the poor, the lowly and for all the people
DBTI Henderson community celebrated the 1st Sunday of Advent with the Landfillsite Ranadi community. We remembered the words of Pope Francis “ when it comes to God’s love, everyone is a beggar, indifference is a “great sin,” decrying those who claim the poor are not their problem but society’s”. “In the poor, we find the presence of Jesus, who, though rich, became poor,” “In their weakness, a saving power is present. And if in the eyes of the world they have little value, they are the ones who open to us the way to heaven; they are our passport to…
Formative Missionary Experience for Aspirants
On November 5, 2018 the Solemnity of Christ the King, 4 aspirants received their missionary cross from the PGS Provincial, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, at the Holy Name of Jesus mission Parish in Bomana, at the outskirts of Port Moresby. It was a fitting setting because the aspirants come here to animate the Sunday liturgy. The Namuncurà Experience is an integral part of the formation program for first year college aspirants of PGS. They give up their Christmas holidays to spend six weeks in the Salesian missions in Araimiri, Gulf Province where they will be inserted into the life and activities…
World Teachers Day DBTI Henderson
The SRC (Student Representative Council) of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson put on their thinking caps to arrange a fun celebration for the teachers of DBTI. The celebrations started with the Students lining the sides of the Gymnasium as teachers walked in to the sounds of cheers and clapping, the students then hung garlands of flowers around the teachers’ necks to show honour and appreciation. After special thank-you to the teachers and speeches of appreciation by the Rector Fr. Srimal and students’ leader, the afternoon continued with games fun and much laughter. The friendly competitions between staff members and students…
Pope’s Representative Visiting US!
On Friday, 12 October 2018, the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (the Holy Father’s Representative in PNG and SI), His Excellency Most Reverend Kurian Matthew Vayalunkal of India, visited our Don Bosco Institute where he concelebrated morning Mass in the DBTI Henderson Chapel and shared a morning talk to all the students at the assembly. This was the blessing for the institute to have him with us prior to the Apostolic Nuncio’s trip to Auki Diocese for the ordination of the first Solomon islander Bishop. In his address at the assembly, he expressed the Holy Father’s…
Don Bosco Henderson Celebrate 17th Graduation day
124 students from 7 trades graduated at DBTI on Friday, 19th October 2018. 28 others are expected to graduate privately before the end of the year, when they complete the requirements of the OJT (On-the-Job training). The trades of specialization were Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Machine Fitting and Maintenance, Life Skills, Information Computer Technology and Fabrication-Welding. The theme chosen for this year’s graduation was “Successful Yet Faithful”.
Closing of Activities for CTS
On Sunday 11th November 2018, the Catholic Teachers Sodality gathered at Don Bosco Technical Institute Henderson to bring the year of activities to a closure. It was a thanksgiving Mass for all the members and their families that included the mission Sunday, All Souls day and closing animated by the liturgy group of DBTI and presided over by Fr. Moïse Paluku. Sr. Sessilia and the MMDC and the DBTI Henderson staff together conducted a great and well organized program for the teachers. After the very inspirational Eucharistic Celebration, the teachers gathered in the school gym for the last meeting of…
DBTI –Henderson “Come and See” Program
On Saturday 17 November 2018, the Salesians of Don Bosco in Solomon Islands organized the second Come and See program for this year. The ultimate goal of the Come-and-See program is to allow young people to feel at home at Don Bosco, learn about the Salesian life and know that it is a good place to continue your personal faith journey and decide if religious life is for you. Ten boys responded to the invitation. These were from different schools and parishes. Fr. Rector and Fr. Moïse facilitated the program in spirit of joy and prayer. It is our great…
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